SEATTLE, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most sought-after destinations, welcomes The OnboardSpa Company and their certified organic O SPA London products and services to the spa, salon, and fitness center onboard Windstar ships.
"Windstar Cruises is thrilled to partner with The OnboardSpa Company, who will provide our guests with a new level of pampering and rejuvenation," said Diane Moore, president of Windstar Cruises. "Our guests value luxury, health, and vitality and we are pleased to offer them decadent O SPA London certified organic products and services in WindSpa."
O SPA London is a completely certified organic spa experience designed for both face and body. The products used are created with time proven organic essential oils and extracts of aromatic plants and herbs. Earth and sea botanicals are designed to actively treat, soothe, nourish, revive and restore the skin and body. Drawing on the ancient practices from cultures across the world, the O SPA experience takes guests on an exotic, multi-sensorial journey of rejuvenation and relaxation. All ingredients are sourced from organic, sustainable sources, such as The Eden Project (the largest biosphere project in the world), Lisadell House, an organic medicinal co-operative on the West Coast of Ireland and Georgina Koomson's FairTrade women's co-operative in Ghana.
Guests have the opportunity to indulge in a variety of spa rituals. Body treatments feature the purist botanicals available, ancient stones, mythical crystals and exotic muds. Balinese, Swedish, classic, reflexology, sports as well as fire and ice ancient stone massages are available. Ayurveda and aromatherapy options rejuvenate and harmonize the chakras of the body. An assortment of specialty facials include an intensive eye masque experience. Guests will also be able to take advantage of luxurious manicures, pedicures and body contouring. Classical acupuncture, a system of healing that has been practiced in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years, is also offered.
In the salon, a skilled team of dynamic stylists provide professional hair care services including precision cuts, hair coloring, styling and treatments utilizing luxurious, French Kerastase hair care products.
For the ultimate in well-being, guests can partake in a Pilates Institute at Sea Program, yoga, personal training, meditation, and fitness classes led by a team of fitness professionals.
About The OnboardSpa Company
The OnboardSpa Company is the most dynamic and progressive spa and fitness lifestyle company working within the cruise line business. This refreshing Company born out of a collaboration of industry experts with many decades of both maritime and land experience and expertise, has enabled The OnboardSpa Company to take the onboard spa and fitness lifestyle offering to a new level, never previously seen in the industry. Inspirational and award winning spa products and treatments are complemented by innovative and cutting edge fitness and lifestyle programming.
Originally created as a joint venture between Harding Brothers Spa Division and Multitrax Maritime, The OnboardSpa Company is rich in heritage and overflowing with an abundance of industry expertise and experience. Multitrax has an extensive background in the maritime, spa and fitness industries and is the perfect match to the heritage and expertise within the Harding Brothers Spa Division. Harding Brothers have an unprecedented 80-year maritime history and are award-winning world leaders in the retail arena of the maritime business.
About Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at http://www.windstarcruises.com/.
Windstar is a division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC.
For More Information: Vanessa Bloy 206.733.2970 vanessa.bloy@windstarcruises.com
Windstar Cruises
CONTACT: Vanessa Bloy of Windstar Cruises, +1-206-733-2970,
vanessa.bloy@windstarcruises.com
Web Site: http://www.windstarcruises.com/
